Maples Benzie Co Medical Care in Frankfort, MI provides licensed nursing-home care, offering 24-hour skilled nursing oversight for residents who need continuous medical supervision. Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses coordinate with physicians to manage medications, monitor vital signs, and respond to changes in condition. The facility is equipped to handle both short-term recovery stays and long-term custodial care, with care plans regularly reviewed to match each resident’s evolving needs.
The community supports a structured rehabilitation program anchored by on-site physical therapy. Licensed physical therapists evaluate mobility goals, design individualized exercise regimens, and work closely with nursing staff to improve strength, balance, and range of motion. Therapy sessions are scheduled in a dedicated treatment space that includes equipment for gait training and therapeutic exercises, facilitating smoother recoveries after surgeries, injuries, or illness.
Residents can choose from private or semi-private apartments, and some accommodations include pet-friendly policies, outdoor sitting areas, cable TV access, or proximity to the library and computer lounge. Select units may open directly onto an outdoor garden, giving residents the option of fresh air without leaving the secure grounds. Because layouts and features vary, not every apartment includes every listed option.
Daily meals are prepared on site, and staff ensure that nutritional guidelines and physician-ordered diets are followed. Residents dine in a central dining room where staff can monitor intake and assist those who need help. Menu planning takes therapeutic diets into account, and kitchen staff adjust textures, portion sizes, and seasonings per individual care plans.
An activity center serves as the hub for organized recreation, offering bingo sessions, hobby groups, and scheduled social outings to local points of interest. Clubs and interest-based communities meet regularly, encouraging residents to remain mentally engaged and socially connected. These programs are supervised by activity staff who coordinate transportation, supplies, and any needed mobility assistance.
